The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-02
FASHIONED AFTER FLOWERS
Auspicious Opening of the Annual Fair
for the Benefit of the City's Poor.
Artistic Decoration Of the Booths Represent
ing Different Flowers-A Place Of Beauty
Where Everything Can Be Found.


night at Tomlinson Hall. under the most aus
picious circumstances. There has been graft
Tying response to the call for donations. The
decorative effects original and please the
sye- The fair was named this year ''Marche
aes Fleurs"-the march of fowers-and each
booth has been arranged and decorated to CORE
'rond with some fower. Upon entering the hall
q rainbow of color meets the eye. The first
booth at the right is the SNOWFALL, dressed IN
green gold and white. Mrs FL. Mccoy is at the
head, and is assisted in dispensing ice-cream,
ices. cake and soda by Mesdemes w. P. BiIg-
ham. E. F. Hodges, Warne, Carnahan, Jacque-
line and Halliday, and Misses Ida Pomeroy,
Agnes Moore. Mary and Adele WallIck. Georgia
Gordon Nellie Whitcomb. Rose and Hattie Nc
Coy.
The pond-lily comes next, with it's clear, white
flower and golden heart. The framework of
she booth is covered with white. and lily pads
hang in profusion about it. Water-lilies in
heavy clusters cover the face, and the motto,
Where the Sweet Water-lilies Grow" gistens
in the gaslght Ali the articles for sale in this
booth are made of paper-fans. dolls, puffs. in
Gil colors, flowers, mats and screens a few
to be mentioned, while the 'MdIe. Frogina,"
the ballet dancer, ss alone worth the price of
admission" miniature pond is also one of
the attractions Mrs. C. B. Coe is at the head
assisted By Mesdames Belle Adams, John
Jones, Lewis Thompson and Ed. Hendrckson
and Misses Foltz, Lizzie Todd and Grace Foster
The poppy. with its gleam of scarlet was the
flower chosen for the wooden department. All
the hangings are of scarlet. Sheaves of wheat
and punches of peoples in graceful groups dec
GRATED the outside, and entwine the motto in red
and gold, 'Indulsent Ceres knew my WORTH and
to adorn the teeming earth she bade the poppy
blow Inside be found woolens of every
description, from dainty little articles for in
fants' wear, to large and useful pieces, suitable
TO the coming winter as special
feature the ladies have the only
real Japanese Mikado troupe in America. Mrs.
Will Nichols, in charge. is assisted by Mesdames
p. d. Gallahue, w. S Lynn and James E. Gil.
bert. and the Misses Rexford and Mollie Spiegel.
Sweets for the sweet can De found at the
lily booth, the front Of which is embelished
with hundreds of day and tiger-lilies as border
to the delicate draperies of tissue. The frieze
is of tennis net and the motto. Consider the
LIl1es, cut IN fantastic shape. is interviewer in
the meshes of the net The inside color is yell
low. Homemade, French and fine candies are
fresh made each day. and all sorts of confec-
lions belonging in this trade. The costume
worn by the ladies consists of white dress,
with yellow sash and am Der iewelry. Mrs. Geo.
q. Evans. Mrs. Harold Taylor. Misses Lizzie
Herod, Bertha Johnson. Florence Miller, Flor
ence and Carrie Malott and Bessie Hendricks
presided 1T the booth.
sHere are Panses for Thoughts" is the appro-
pirate text for the pausy booth. and the rich
soft colors of the flower predominant in the
adornment Large pausies decorate tastefuly
both interior and exterior. Linen forms the
staple article in every household, and most
everything in that line can be obtained at this
In addition. many fancy articles made of the
same fabric. and bags of all are on sale.
Mrs r. r. Parker and Mrs. Taylor are at the
head of this department. and find valuable assist
ants in Misses Gertrude Jordan, Nellie Taylor
and Elizabeth Parker The costumes are of
heliotrope.
booth. The decorations Of green. and
June must be in season, for the quantity of
roses that which here. The rich, full buds
tempt every one, and few can resist the invita-
ton 10 Come, buy my roses suspended in
front But roses are not the only flowers for
sale. Chrysanthemums, carnations and others
may be had Miss Matte Stewart veteran in
the flower booth, is ably assisted by Mrs. Sale
Vsjen, Mrs. W. j. Brown. Misses Annie Holli-
day. Emma Ayres, Sara Skillen, Nellie Allen
and Rolene Hale, whose deft fingers can fashion
a large bouquet or pin on single bud with equal
grace
The gypsy camp is one of the indispensable
features of any fair. and "a people with no home
even in memory" have found an abiding place
with the Flower Mission. Their sombre tent Is
enlivened with stripes of red and yellow. and
field flowers show their saucy faces here and
there. Inside the tent band of gypsies are ply
ing their customary VOCATION telling fortunes.
selling some rare articles ana the attachment of
u,
Mrs. I. c. Hacker represents 1.-THE Gypsy
Queen" and her faithful subjects personated
BY Misses Florence Coffin. Julia Mccoy, Gent
We've Elliott, Mamie and Mamie Dryer Ger
trude Goodheart. and Laura Bryan in gypsy
garb.
The dainty. modest little daisy has blossomed
its best for the next BOOTH and it's wealth is
lavishly used. Up and down the columns it
climbs, as well as inside and out. One blossom |
larger than the others, sports the motto EN-
blem OF Hope and Purity Methinks that |
hides The0 enr6 OF Hu-
mainly" The most delciously favored pot |
pourri, is the chief article for sale here though
perfumes. baskets and bags are not far behind.
The odor permeates everywhere. and adds /
the general attractiveness of the whole. The |
white and yellow, or black and |
yellow. and are worn bv Mesdames A. B. Gates |
Z. <. Syfers, 5. Z. Haughey, Harry Gates, |
and Misses Julia Sharpe, Annie Porter Julia |
Brown and Mary Alice Gates.
There's not room enough upon this little
planet for youth and age and. in this case. age /
has given way TO youth, which is represented by |
more dolls than Santa Claus is apt to be laden |
with There has never been at any previous
fair many exQuIsitely-dressed dolls, from |
little tots. some three or four inches high 10 |
'.Milad from Paree." whose rustling garments |
proclaim her aristocracy. The bridal party |
which appeared was a copy of high life. |
The bride, groom and attendants, |
as well the brides parents. there, |
together with crowd of fashionable guests. The |
Maypole dance WAS another feature. The |
nurses are furnished with reconm endaton from |
the leading families in the CITY upon application,
and still there dolls and more dolls The |
morning glory here is in blossom all day, as |
we'll as all night, and is then warranted not |
fade. but keeps OF climbing over porrico and |
window. Spider webs bees, flies and butter |
flies rest on the vines. and various quaint and |
tasteful decorations make the scene harmoni-
BUS Miss Mary Rarden presiGes. and is as |
sisted by Mesdames G. E. Coffin, a. P. WATSON,
Ferd Mayer, Fred Fahnley, r. B. F. PIERCE, |
Cora Schoield. S. P WaGley. T. c. Steele. W. |
A. Krag and Miss Edith Fountain.
cozy, compact litte gem is the sunhower
IT apron booth Yellow and black make an eff
ective decoration The motto las happy as
Ind then a big sunfower completes the
ne. Outside is raised umbrella supfower
md the ceiling inside is another big supfower.
prons. always appropriate article to give
away can be had for the mistress in the parlor
Eh, presides at a dainty tea. for the maid. for
school girl, for the belle of the kitchen, as
veil as the ballroom, and, in truth for every
,ody and anyb body, in satin. lace. silk. EN- broii-
Try. linen, Bingham and calico. Mrs. j. W.
Beck and Mrs Ed Schurmann. with Mrs. d. P.
Winnings. Misses Thompson. Ray, Smith, Gill
,e.t and Wiikens for assistants in attend
ee. The uniform is q gir6le, crown and epau-
cites OF suufiowers